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Four Leaf Clover Craft Using Hearts

4 leaf clover craft tutorial using hearts

This four leaf clover craft is one of my favorites because it’s easy, kid-friendly, and a simple way to talk…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • February 3, 2026
  • DIY CRAFTS

15 Creative Valentines Day Crafts & Art Ideas

valentines day crafts roundup

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get creative with art, crafts, printables, and handmade cards! I’ve gathered all of…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • February 1, 2026
  • MARKER ART

Lifelines FlowArt Activity Pad Review

lifelines flowart activity pad review

If you’re craving a calming, no-pressure creative break, here is my Lifelines FlowArt Activity Pad Review. This one was such…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • January 27, 2026
  • MARKER ART, DRAWING

How To Draw A Valentine Gnome Step by Step

how to draw a valentine gnome

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to pull out your favorite markers and draw something lovable! In today’s tutorial, I’ll…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • January 21, 2026
  • CROCHETING IDEAS, KNITTING AND CROCHET

How To Join Yarn 3 Easy Methods

new yarn skein with a scissor next to a blanket in process

Learning how to join yarn is one of those small skills that makes crochet and knitting feel so much easier.…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • January 13, 2026
  • WATERCOLOR IDEAS

Painting Snowflakes With Watercolor

sketchbook with two painted blue snowflakes

Painting snowflakes with watercolor is a calm, relaxing art project that never gets old. No two snowflakes are identical in…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • January 9, 2026
  • Motivational words

52 Best Books on Self Improvement

best books on self improvement

Books on self improvement have become a big focus for me this new year as I work toward one simple…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • January 4, 2026
  • FREE PRINTABLES

3 Free Printable Reading Trackers For 2026

Smiling Colors free printable reading tracker

Do you have a goal to read more books this year? A free printable reading tracker can help keep your…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • December 30, 2025
  • KNITTING AND CROCHET

Knitting With Two Strands of Yarn

knitting with two strands of yarn

Knitting with two strands of yarn is one of my favorite ways to create unique texture and colors while speeding…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • December 23, 2025
  • CROCHETING IDEAS

How To Crochet A Scarf For Beginners

how to crochet a scarf for beginners using single crochet

If you’ve been wanting to try crochet but aren’t sure where to start, let me show you how to crochet…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • December 10, 2025
  • 1 Comment
  • KNITTING AND CROCHET

Textured Knit COBBLESTONE Blanket Pattern PDF + Video

cobblestone knit

This textured knit cobblestone blanket has an easy pass over stitch repeat that creates a raised “stone line” that looks…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • December 2, 2025
  • 3 Comments
  • DIY CRAFTS

3 Free Printable Christmas Coloring Pages

free printable christmas coloring pages

Looking for a fun and festive activity to share with friends and family this holiday season? These free printable Christmas…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • November 25, 2025
  • CROCHETING IDEAS, SMALL YARN PROJECTS

Free Crochet Plant Pot Cover Pattern

Free Crochet Plant Pot Cover Pattern pdf

This Crochet Plant Pot Cover is such a cute and cozy project, that is both decorative and useful. It works…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • November 3, 2025
  • DIY CRAFTS

Halloween Coloring Pages Printable Pdfs

Halloween coloring pages printable pdfs

October is here and in this post I’m sharing three super cute Halloween Coloring Pages Printables! These are free pdfs…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • September 30, 2025
  • CROCHETING IDEAS, KNITTING AND CROCHET

Simple Crochet Skinny Scarf Pattern

crochet skinny scarf pattern

Hello friends! Today let me show you how to make this super cute Crochet skinny scarf that has a simple…

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  • Smitha Katti
  • July 8, 2025
  • 1 Comment
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